The National Briefing

 The Global Briefing: India’s opposition parties have marched in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Quebec’s separatist Parti Québécois (PQ) has returned to power after more than a decade, winning around 59–60 seats but falling short of the 64 needed for a majority. Russia has warned Lithuania that its decision to...

Guest: Janet Jobson - CEO of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation  

WhatsApp in schools: Are the new rules enough to keep children safe? are schools equipped to make digital communication safe, accountable and traceable, or are regulations alone not enough? Guest: Donata Hart - Divisional Owner Brand and Ecosystem at the d6 Group   

SARB warns prolonged oil shock could keep inflation elevated Outsurance seeks full ownership of insurance subsidiary Market update  

The Madlanga Commission has postponed the in-camera testimony of former Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan after his uncle-in-law, Preggy Padayachee, was shot dead on the R21 in Ekurhuleni. Khan was due to testify remotely, but the hearing could not proceed following the fatal shooting.  Guest: Sibahle Motha - SABC reporter   

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Msunduzi Municipality in Kwa-Zulu Natal will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest: Nombuso Ndawo – IFP Mayoral Candidate of Msunduzi Municipality  Guest: Zet Luzipo – ANC Mayoral Candidate of Msunduzi Municipality Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief...

Municipal Watch changes gear ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections - Six candidates who want to become the next mayor of Msunduzi Municipality in Kwa-Zulu Natal will face our Know Your Candidates test. Guest: Sandile Mnikathi – DA Mayoral Candidate of Msunduzi Municipality  Guest: Rienus Niemand – ACDP Mayoral Candidate of Msunduzi Municipality  Guest: Ntuthuko Mncwabe...

The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Scalabrini Centre case has raised questions about how South Africa handles asylum applications at its borders and Refugee Reception Offices. Progressive Forces of South Africa says a new Home Affairs directive could undermine parts of the Immigration Act and border controls.  Guest: Bonang Sepoloane - National Organiser of Progressive Forces of S...

The Madlanga Commission will today hear evidence from former Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Major General Feroz Khan, but the proceedings will take place behind closed doors. Khan is expected to be questioned about evidence previously heard in camera. This comes after the Commission last week ordered criminal charges against him for failing to comply with a subpoena to appear.  Guest: Sibahle...

Reality Check with Janet Jobson:  The TRC’s deep wounds  - how we have dealt with the recommendations and issues raised by the TRC, and what we can do now to extend the TRC’s work .  Guest: Janet Jobson - CEO of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation  

Some religious leaders are pushing back against the CRL Rights Commission’s Section 22 process, which aims to promote ethical leadership, transparency and accountability in churches following allegations of exploitation and abuse. Guest: Rev. Dr. Tanelle Welff-Dixon - Program Director for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Media and Communications at the African Religious & Tr...

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 1.Ethiopia- Addis Ababa Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June. That election saw Ahmed's ruling prosperity party clinch 438 out o...

Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter US services sector expands despite mounting costs AI demand drives Foxconn revenue surge Market update  

The Global Briefing: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November, following mounting protests over the country’s housing crisis and a parliamentary defeat for his government’s proposed housing measures Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have begun a long march towards Islamabad, demanding his r...

The Global Briefing: The G7 has agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from emergency reserves over four months to ease soaring energy prices and supply concerns. Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters shows China is rapidly advancing construction of a military-grade runway on Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands. New details have emerged about the co-pilot acc...

World Teachers Day: Grade 6 Sesotho Home Language at Letlotlo Naledi Primary School in Bothaville, awarded the country's best teacher by the Department of Basic Education Guest: Mpho Mosala - Teacher at the Letlotlo Naledi Primary School (Lejweleputswa District, Free State) 

Guest: Tommy Ntando - PAC  mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Wonderful Segolodi – EFF mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Lucky Sele, ANC mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group      

Guest: Tyrone Gray – DA  mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Amy Steyn - FF Plus mayoral of Mogale City Municipality  Guest: Lydia Lebesa – ACDP mayoral of Mogale City Municipality 

The latest Auditor-General findings are raising fresh concerns about the South African Police Service's capacity to investigate serious crimes and process evidence effectively. A report presented to Parliament shows that some SAPS detectives are carrying between 600 and 800 dockets each, while the Detective Services division achieved just 63% of its performance targets despite spending its full R1...

This morning, we speak to the grieving parents of Kerry Voster, who was found in a pool of blood. Her parents have been trying for more than 15 months to get police to pay better attention to the case. They say that the perpetrator has been freed on bail all this time and the case is not moving. Guest: Sue Sullivan - Mother of Kerry Voster   

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is stepping up its response to the recent wave of attacks and killings of women in the region. Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened a special Mayoral Committee meeting to consider the implications of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s emergency measures and determine what further action is required at municipal level. Guest: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza  -...

Egypt - El-Alamein (Afrika Forum) African leaders called for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit The three-day gathering in Egypt's Mediterranean city of El-Alamein brought together more than 20 heads of state and government representatives alongside business leaders, bankers and development institutions. African leaders argued for unlocking the continent's capital at a business s...

The bail application of suspended Gauteng police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is back in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, with the State raising concerns about possible witness intimidation. The court has heard allegations involving sexual grooming, rape and human trafficking, which Sibiya denies. His defence maintains that he intends to plead not guilty. Guest: Sashin N...

Guest: Dr Mmabatho Mongae - Head of programme for governance Insights and Analytics at Good Governance Africa   Guest(Studio): Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group